News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Charlotte Mitha
Charlotte Mitha has officially stepped into the new role as President and CEO at BC Hydro, effective August 1.
Ingrid Jarrett has been appointed the new chair of the Board of Directors of Destination BC.
Spratt Emanuel Engineering Ltd., is opening a new branch in Victoria at Unit 550 – 2950 Douglas Street.
Outgoing commander Rear Admiral Christopher Robinson will be succeeded by Rear Admiral David Patchell as the new commander of West Coast navy operations at CFB Esquimalt.
Grove Outdoors has recently moved to 612 Johnson St, Victoria.
The owners of Serena’s Pizza and Hoagies will be launching a second restaurant, Coop’s Chicken and Smash Burgers, at 609 Yates St.
EverLine Coatings and Services has opened their first location on Vancouver Island, at 479 John Street , Victoria.
Mackenzie Godfrey
Mackenzie Godfrey has been hired as the new Senior Development Manager at M’akola Development Services.
Curated House & Home moved to a larger storefront on lower Johnson Street from its previous position in Market Square.
The Chambers Mixer on September 16th from 5-7 pm, is hosted by the Westshore Chamber of Commerce at the historic Hatley Castle, a Classified Federal Heritage Building and is being sponsored by Royal Roads University. The event will bring together businesses from Esquimalt, Greater Victoria, Saanich Peninsula, Sooke Region, and Westshore Chambers!
Print Hole relocated their operations to 712 Cormorant St., where they now have their very own studio and gallery.
Stillpoint Community Acupuncture Clinic, located at 3212 Jacklin Rd. #102, Victoria, is celebrating its 14th anniversary this year.
A contemporary design company, Autonomous Furniture, relocated to the Powerhouse building located at 2110 Store St, Victoria.
Langford residents and visitors can now enjoy more flexible transportation options with the expansion of BCAA’s Evo Car Share program in the city. Residents now have access to the 175 Evo cars already in the Victoria area. The expansion connects Langford with Evo’s Victoria-area Home Zone, including existing satellite parking zones located at UVic and Camosun College.
A new training facility for aspiring stylists, Summit Salon Academy Victoria, was opened downtown by The Natural Hair Salon.
Old Morris Tobacconist, which has been in operation since 1892, is expected to close permanently in October.
The Metro Studio, Intrepid Theatre‘s renowned 162-seat black box-style theatre at 1411 Quadra St., will shut down in 2026, as revealed on August 8, according to the theatre.
The Esquimalt Chamber Mixer will take place on August 28 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Lighthouse Brewing Co., located at 836 Devonshire Rd, Esquimalt.
Howl Brewing, which relocated to Esquimalt in April 2025 after being granted rezoning approval by the Esquimalt council, intends to open up a small tasting room in the fall of 2025.
Songhees Events & Catering has been given exclusive use of the long-closed dining room at Oak Bay Marina for community and cultural events for the next two months by the District of Oak Bay, the restaurant’s owner.
Square Feather Studio, a Victoria-based sign and graphics business, has recently been launched by brothers Connor and Brayden Davis.
Finalists for the 2025 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island were announced today by the Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA). See full list here.
The Pure Day Spa & Boutique at Matticks Farm, located at 5325 Cordova Bay Road in Saanich, is now offering a 50% discount on online purchase of SkinCeutical products, applicable to the purchase of a second item.
FreshCo Grocery Store will open a new location within the Westshore Town Centre in early 2026
WA Architects Ltd. announced that Building A at University Heights has officially received occupancy.
The Cedar Hill and Swan Lake regions will host the Scattered Artists art tour from August 23 to 24.
The District of North Saanich and Destination Greater Victoria are collaborating to present the North Saanich Flavour Trails Festival Weekend on August 23 and 24, which will feature a self-guided tour that highlights the finest in local cuisine and agriculture.
Kōshin Moonfist has been awarded the BC Medal of Good Citizenship.
Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina is now an official St. Jean’s Fish Depot drop-off point.
Fred Milne Park will host the 112th annual Sooke Fall Fair on August 23 and 24.
The Sooke Community Association says All Sooke Day will be on Aug. 16 at Fred Milne Park with a beer garden, local activities, and festivities all day long.
Rachel Mackey has joined First Nations Tax Commission as its new Communications Officer.
Specsavers Sidney, located at 2424 Beacon Avenue, is celebrating its 1 year anniversary.
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